How far is Dry Ridge, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Dry Ridge, KY to Nevada, KY is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dry Ridge and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dry Ridge and Nevada.
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Start on the route
24 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South
963 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Blossom Way
2829 ft · 39 sec · Cherry Blossom Way
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Continue on McClelland Circle
4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
57 m · 4 sec · McClelland Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle
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Continue on Mc Clelland Circle
1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle
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Turn right onto Paynes Depot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Take the exit slight right
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1029 ft · 21 sec · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 25 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Midway Road
2566 ft · 43 sec · Midway Road
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Continue on North Winter Street
1918 ft · 33 sec · North Winter Street
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Continue on Versailles Road
2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on Midway Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankfort Road
1017 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Troy Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
9.2 mi · 10 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
1343 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue
1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue
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Continue on Perryville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right onto Bugg Road
2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dry Ridge and Nevada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dry Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dry Ridge to Nevada?
The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stamping Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Dry Ridge and 47.5 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dry Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Stamping Ground
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stamping Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dry Ridge and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 70.27 mi (113.09 km).
#1 Dry Ridge
City in Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 38.6820100, -84.5899400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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